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Got beaten by the GMAT. 1st attempt -640, 2nd attempt - 540

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pramod_d: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 24; Joined: Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:12 am

by pramod_d » Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:44 am

I have been consistantly scoring 630/650 on Gmat prep tests. I knew i had to try something different to get to 700.
My general strategy was to spend more time on first 15 q. This time, i have experimented with the new strategy in the gmat exam itself. It bombed. I don't have any energy left to feel bad also.

I am thinking of going ahead and applying with my first score 640 for round two.
I know that b-schools consider the best score. but, will a low 2nd score impact the chances during admission process?
Please let me know.

Pramod.

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pramod_d: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 24; Joined: Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:12 am

by pramod_d » Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:05 am

I have posted here by mistake. Mods, please move to "I just beat gmat" thread.

Pramod

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UGAdawgs: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Thu Jan 06, 2011 1:55 pm

by UGAdawgs » Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:01 pm

Pramod,

I am in the same boat. I took the GMAT the first time and got a 660 and took it today and got a 580. My applications are in, and I wrote in the optional essay for Darden that I was taking the GMAT again (for anticipation of today's test). Not sure what I should do. Avoid the issue completely even though I wrote an optional essay hopeful for better results? I'm so emotionally distraught about it that I don't think I would be in a good mindset to do better next time. What did you decide or what advice have you gotten about it?

Maybe I should apply to a program ranked in the top 30-40 to have a better shot?

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rishi raj: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 320; Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2010 7:09 amFollowed by: 52 members; Thanked: 116 times; GMAT Score:760

by rishi raj » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:57 am

Don't worry. The Adcoms will take into account your highest score. So a 540 on the second attempt is not gonna be held against you.

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